Buying guide
CIJ vs Other Industrial Coding Technologies
Compare coding methods by substrate, speed, print content, permanence and operating environment.
Answer first
Compare coding methods by substrate, speed, print content, permanence and operating environment.
Start with the actual application. Document the product or pack, throughput, material or substrate, data/content requirement, environment and existing line interfaces.
Questions to bring to a supplier
- What must the equipment print, seal, inspect, trace or automate?
- What production speed and operating window are required?
- What equipment exists before and after this process?
- What integration, support, spare parts or consumables will be needed?
The best supplier conversation is specific enough to turn a generic product category into a scoped requirement.